PlainZIP

Erath, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70533

Vermilion County, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,385
36/sq mi
$56,995
Median income
$153,900
Median home value
18.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Erath pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
27th pct
home value, US ZIPs
36
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70533 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70533 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Erath, Vermilion County, Louisiana, home to 7,385 residents across 203.4 square miles, a density of 36 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70533 reports a modest median household income of $56,995 (5% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $32,519. Local economic indicators show a 15.5% poverty rate alongside 3.4% unemployment. Housing costs here run $153,900 for a typical home value (13% below the state average), with rent averaging $928 a month; 75.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 70533, plus 6 more within Vermilion County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 70533

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Erath, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70533.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 70533, Erath, LA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

7,385

Population

203.4

Area (sq mi)

36

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70533?

38.3

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 84.8%
African American 4.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$56,995

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$32,519

Per Capita Income

15.5%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

28.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70533 ranks nationally

Erath, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$56,995 24th percentile higher than 24% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,162

Total Housing Units

2,775

Occupied Units

387

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.8%
Renter 24.2%

$153,900

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$928

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-32.4%

YoY Change (2024)

180

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+80%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70533 have decreased 32.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +80% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.8% 178
2021 +7.4% 192
2022 +21.5% 233
2023 +14.1% 266
2024 -32.4% 180

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 80 business establishments in ZIP 70533, employing approximately 583 people with a combined annual payroll of $37,573,000.

80

Businesses

583

Employees

$37.6M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 14 17.5%
Transportation and warehousing 12 15.0%
Construction 10 12.5%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 7 8.8%
Health care and social assistance 7 8.8%
Other services (except public administration) 5 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 5.0%
Manufacturing 3 3.8%
Wholesale trade 3 3.8%
Finance and insurance 3 3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 3.8%
Accommodation and food services 3 3.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 70533 vs 70528 →

ZIP 70533 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70533 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 70533 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 70533 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
70528 Delcambre, LA 2,333 4.4 mi
70513 Avery Island, LA 124 8.2 mi
70575 Perry, LA 55 7.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Vermilion County

70510 standard
Abbeville, LA
Pop: 25,313
70548 standard
Kaplan, LA
Pop: 10,353
70555 standard
Maurice, LA
Pop: 7,372
70542 standard
Gueydan, LA
Pop: 3,435
70528 standard
Delcambre, LA
Pop: 2,333
70575 standard
Perry, LA
Pop: 55

Related Areas

Vermilion County Erath, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70533 in? ▼
ZIP code 70533 (Erath) is located in Vermilion County, Louisiana. Vermilion County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/vermilion-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70533? ▼
ZIP code 70533 in Erath, LA has a population of 7,385 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70533? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70533 is $56,995, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70533? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70533 is $153,900, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70533? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70533 is White at 84.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70533? ▼
ZIP code 70533 has 80 business establishments employing approximately 583 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70533? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70533 are: Retail trade (14), Transportation and warehousing (12), Construction (10). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70533? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70533 decreased by 32.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 80%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70533? ▼
In ZIP code 70533, 62.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 70533? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70533 is 28.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70533? ▼
In ZIP code 70533, approximately 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70533? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70533 is 15.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.